David and the Giants returned to the studio to create their latest album. “What Are You Waiting For?” has 11 completely new tracks with something for everyone’s taste. This new project has a hint of the original band, sounds like something completely new, with a taste of rocked out Country!


1963

David Huff dropped out of Junior College to follow his dream forming David & The Giants rock band in Laurel, Mississippi.

1963

Early Days Band Members!

David Huff – guitar, vocals
Clayborn Huff – bass
Rayborn Huff – keyboards
Jerry Parker – drums

By the end of 1964

The band released its first single, a cover version of “Rockin’ Robin” followed by the single “I’ll Always Love You” on Charm Records.

By the end of 1964
1967

Jerry Parker left the band!

The band released “On Bended Knees” and “Someday You’re Gonna Be Sorry” on Amy Records.

1967
1968

The band released “Ten Miles High”, “I’m Down So Low”, “Superlove”, and “Rolling in My Sleep” on Crazy Horse Records of Capitol Records. Also “Don’t Say No” and “Love ’em and Leave ’em” on Capitol Records.

1968
1969

Keith Thibodeaux (best known as “Little Ricky” from I Love Lucy) joined the band replacing Friday Nelson on the drums.

1969
Late 1969

David Huff was in the studio with The Rolling Stones’ during a recording session in Alabama, and also spent some time in the studio with artists such as Stevie Wonder and Rod Stewart.

Late 1969
1970

The band released “Super Good Feeling” and “A Letter to Josephine” on Fame Records.

1970
Through the Early 1970s

The band performed in concert with Styx, Black Oak Arkansas, Cheech and Chong, and Chuck Berry.

Through the Early 1970s
By 1973

David and Twin Brothers split up musically.

Rayborn and Clayborn Huff became members of a mainstream group called Magic. Later they would rejoin the Christian band singing songs about the Lord.

By 1973
1973

David Huff made a solo record, “Glory Hallelujah” released on MGM Records. He was flown to California by MGM Records to record it.

1973
Early 1977

Keith Thibodeaux left the band!

After finding Jesus Christ, Keith left the band behind for his newfound Faith in Jesus Christ. David Shelton finished out the secular bands days on the drums.

Early 1977
Summer 1977

David and the Giants left the secular rock scene behind!

After a newfound relationship with Jesus Christ, David and his twin brothers all were saved and sought to change the very foundation of the band to a different style of Christian music.

Summer 1977

New Christian Band Members!

Gerald Hagan – piano
Owen Hale – drums

Later in1977

Released “Song of Songs” Album

The first Christian album had more ballads and a pop-rock sound and included “Glory Hallelujah” and “Roll On“, later covered by Wayne Watson.

Later in1977
1978

Released “This One’s For You” Album

The original version of “Noah“, now a classic song and fan favorite was recorded in 1978.

1978
1979

Released “Step In My Shoes” Album

Owen Hale played drums for these first three albums. Gerald Hagan left the band. Then Keith Thibodeaux returned to the drums later in the year.

1979
1980

Released “Almost Midnight” Album with Keith Thibodeaux at the drums!

This rock album closer to their musical roots was produced with Keith back at the drums for the first time since the band converted to Christianity in 1977.

1980
1981

Released “Heaven or Hell” Album

This continued the bands more rock roots and sound making David and the Giants truly pioneers in the early days of Contemporary Christian music.

1981
1982

Released “David and the Giants” Album

After signing with the Columbia Records’ Christian label, Priority Records this album was released and widely distributed.

1982
1983

Released “Riders In The Sky” Album

This album produced staples like:
Step By Step, King Of The Jews, and Look At The People.

1983
1984

Released “Inhabitants of the Rock” Album

This was the first release on the Myrrh Label. The radio hits “I Am Persuaded” and “I Can Depend On You” were produced from this album.

1984
1985

Released “Under Control” Album

The radio hit “His Love Lifted Me Up” was produced from this album.

1985
1987

Released “Magnificat” Album

The radio hit “Why” was produced from this album.

1987
1988

Released “Strangers To The Night” Album

This was the first release on the Giant Records Label, David’s self-label.

1988
1989

Released “R-U Gonna Stand Up” Album

The still popular radio hit “Here’s My Heart” was produced from this album. Thanks to a mislabeled CD that was supposed to be from Soul II Soul, WNCI Program Director Dave Robbins from Columbus Ohio like the song enough to put it on the air. WNCI received such a positive response that it was added into regular rotation. In the summer of 1989, Keith Thibodeaux left the band.

1989
Summer 1989

Keith Thibodeaux left the band!

Summer 1989
1990

Released “Distant Journey” Album with Lance Huff at the drums!

1990 issued in a new decade with Lance Huff, David’s son at the drums.

1990
1991

Nominated for Dove Award!

“Distant Journey” was nominated for a Dove Award for “Rock Album of the Year.”

1991
1992

Released “Long Time Coming” Album!

The hits “I’m Still Rocking” and “Stumbling Block To A Stepping Stone” were produced from this album.

1992
1993

Released “Giant Hits” Album!

The hit “Always On My Mind” was produced from this album.

1993
1994

Clayborn Huff left the band!

Dennon Dearman joined the band to play bass replacing Clayborn when he left to follow his newfound calling as Pastor of Christian Life Fellowship.

1994
1995

Released “Angels Unaware” Album!

1995
1996

Released “Dream” Album!

1996
1997

After 17 inspiring contemporary Christian Rock albums over 20 years, the original band disbanded bringing what looked like an end to David and the Giants.

1997
2000

David Huff begins Solo Career!

David released several Solo Projects and traveled as a Solo Artist.

2000
2006

David and the Giants back on the road!

The original band, David, his twin brothers, and Keith Thibodeaux started performing reunion concerts across the nation and abroad.

2006
February 2008

“Superlove” and “Ten Miles High” singles appeared on the Wigan Casino Story Continues-Various Artists compilation.

February 2008
2013

David and the Giants first ever Live Recording!

It was in Pearl, MS where a reunion performance was recorded and tracked live. After reviewing the results of the live tracks and some studio overdubs added – The album “Still Rockin’ [Live]” with four studio tracks were produced and released the following year.

2013
2017

David and the Giants 40th Anniversary!

Their 40th Anniversary year started with another live recording from Pearl, MS was tracked to produce “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” and released in digital format. The rest of the year was spent preparing for the 40th Anniversary Event and the first ever live video production.

2017
Early 2018

Released 40th Anniversary, “The Best Is Yet To Come” 1977 – 2017 combo DVD/CD Set!

Early 2018
April 2018

Philippines Mission Trip

David and the Giants flew to The City of Love in Iloilo City, Philippines to perform for the Summer Lover Tour 2018. Read the full story here.

April 2018
2019

Released “What Are You Waiting For?” Album!

The first full studio project since 1997 with all new songs. The hit “I’m Saved” was produced from this album.

2019
2023

Released “Don’t Mess With Israel” to Radio!

As middle east tensions continue to rise, David and the Giants released “Don’t Mess With Israel” from the 2019 “What Are You Waiting For?” album to Radio. The song reflects all our faith that the Lord has a special purpose for Israel and their land. Convinced from the scriptures that he who blesses Israel will be blessed and he who curses Israel will be cursed.

2023

Still to this date, the original David and the Giants band continues to travel where God leads for events!


Secular Days

Music Videos

Here’s My Heart from the Philippines (2018)